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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

June 21 in San Antonio history...

1919

San Antonio is being considered as a station on route of proposed airline passenger travel between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Inquiries have been made regarding a suitable landing field near the city.

1979

The clutch on "Big Daddy" Don Garlitts' dragster explodes during a run at Alamo Dragway, injuring several spectators with shrapnel.

2006

The Police Department replaces their traditional royal and French blue uniforms (above) with dark navy blue (below).